The plant pacifies vitiated kapha and pitta in the body. It is reported to
have antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiviral, anticancer,
antidiabetic, tuberculostatic, anti-inflammatory, antifertility properties. It
is used for the treatment of pain, ulcer, edema, hair fall, graying of hair and
burning sensation. In addition to that it is quite effective in case of
headache, hepatitis, skin diseases, dysmenorrhea and anemia.